We currently have two Samsung SmartThings hubs, an older version and a newer version. Samsung is making a transition and I’m waiting for their full transition before I connect all devices to the new hub. We have Zigbee, Z-Wave and WiFi devices, controlling “dumb” LED strip lighting, switches and receptacles. We only have two “smart” bulbs in lamps on guest bed tables. Smart switches and smart receptacles control “normal” light fixtures such as exterior soffit lights, front door light, garage lights, kitchen lights, dining room, etc, etc. Smart switches must work normally for guests to use them, but everything can be controlled by Alexa commands. Presence transmitters in our cars turn on exterior, garage and kitchen lights when we drive up. We don’t have any locks, cameras, garage door openers, or motion sensors, but desire a Ring Pro door bell and a front door lock.
Programming schedules is done via SmartThings app and an application associated within SmartThings called WebCORE. Thermostat is an Ecobee 4 with built in Alexa, plus we have other Echo dots.
Making transition to addressable LED strings and strips for holiday lighting. WebCORE within in SmartThings controls on and off times, with Wi-Fi enabled devices called esp8266 control lighting patterns.
I dislike all the 24, 12 and 5 volt transformers controlling different LEDs laying around the house, although usually hidden but still...Wish we had built this house, smart devices would be everywhere.